Name: Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 Cups Bisquick ( or homemade); 1 tsp garlic powder; 8 tbsp. butter (one stick); 1 cup cheddar cheese; 2/3 cup milk

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Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, cheesy biscuits packed with cheddar and garlic flavor, then brushed with melted herb butter while they’re warm. This easy copycat recipe uses Bisquick and takes just about 20 minutes from start to finish.

I used to look forward to the basket of warm biscuits almost as much as the meal whenever we went to Red Lobster. I wanted an easy version I could make at home whenever that craving hit, and these cheesy garlic biscuits do the trick without a trip to the restaurant.

Why I Love This Recipe

Ready in about 20 minutes: They go from mixing bowl to warm biscuits quickly.
Easy Bisquick shortcut: No complicated homemade biscuit dough is needed.
Cheesy and buttery: Cheddar, garlic, and melted herb butter give these biscuits plenty of flavor.
Perfect with dinner: They’re an easy bread to add to seafood, pasta, soup, or just about any comfort-food meal.

Ingredient Notes

Bisquick: Makes these biscuits quick and easy without measuring separate flour, baking powder, and salt. Store-bought Bisquick or homemade Bisquick can be used.
Garlic Powder: Adds garlic flavor throughout the biscuit dough and gives them that familiar Cheddar Bay flavor.
Butter: You’ll need one stick of butter for the recipe. It adds richness to the biscuits and can be brushed over the warm tops for extra buttery flavor.
Cheddar Cheese: Shredded cheddar adds plenty of cheesy flavor. I recommend shredding the cheese yourself so it melts smoothly throughout the biscuits.
Milk: Adds the moisture needed to bring the biscuit dough together. Regular whole or 2% milk works well.

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How To Make Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grate the cold butter using a box grater.
Add the Bisquick, 4 tablespoons grated butter, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, and milk to a large bowl. Mix just until combined.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape into balls.
Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through and lightly golden.
Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Brush the melted butter over the warm biscuits and serve.

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Tips I Found Helpful

Keep the butter cold: Cold grated butter helps create soft biscuits with little buttery pockets throughout.
Grate the butter: A box grater makes it easy to distribute the cold butter evenly through the biscuit dough.
Don’t overmix: Stir just until the ingredients come together. Overmixing can make the biscuits dense.
Shred your own cheese: Freshly shredded cheddar melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
Make equal-sized biscuits: Divide the dough evenly into 8 portions so they bake at the same rate.
Watch them near the end: Remove the biscuits when they’re cooked through and lightly golden so they don’t dry out.
Brush while warm: Add the melted butter as soon as the biscuits come out of the oven so it soaks into the tops. 🧈🧀

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can use homemade Bisquick in place of the boxed mix. Use the same amount called for in the recipe.

Sharp cheddar gives the biscuits a stronger cheesy flavor, but mild or medium cheddar will also work.

Yes. You can bake them earlier in the day and warm them briefly before serving. They are best when served warm.

Yes. Let the biscuits cool completely, then store them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.

Store completely cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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